Community Life
Week of July 19th, 2026
Prayer Meeting - July 26th after the worship service
Council Tree, through the winter and spring there was a group of individuals meeting weekly on Monday evenings to pray for our church and our search for an Interim Pastor. Now that we have the Interim Pastor in place, the group is shifting to meeting on the last Sunday of the month after the worship service to continue praying for the church. If you would like to join this group that is lifting up our congregation in prayer in our season of transition, please join us July 26th. If you have questions, contact Anna Lachelt.
A Biblical Theology of Marriage and Family Discipleship - August 15th @9am
We continue our series of monthly seminars at Council Tree presented by North Park Theological Seminary faculty. August's seminar will be presented by Max Lee, NPTS Professor of New Testament.
The workshop taught by Max Lee from North Park Theological Seminary outlines a biblical theology of Marriage and Family Discipleship based on the building blocks of grace, perseverance, and faith. It looks at several "marriage texts" in the Pauline Letters and the teachings of Jesus (Ephesians 5:18-33; Mark 10:2-16) and interprets them within a larger redemptive narrative of God's disruption of sin and the Holy Spirit's transforming work. It also talks about the role of the church in resourcing, shepherding, and supporting marriages and families. The church is facing a crisis of failing to reach a new generation of youth. The church is called to live as an ecclesial family to empower families within their congregation through its example and intentional discipleship. The seminar is part lecture and part forum of interactive questions and discussion.
Click here for more information about this workshop and dates of upcoming workshops.
FINAL Music in the Garden - August 16th @6pm
What could be better than relaxing in the garden with your friends on a summer night while enjoying live music from some of your favorite musicians? You're right - that's about as good as it gets! Join us this summer for Music in the Garden as we combine the beauty of our outdoor space with the gifts of our musicians in a casual atmosphere to foster community at Council Tree Covenant Church. We will gather once a month on Sunday evenings (June 14, July 12, August 16) starting at 6:00pm. We encourage you to bring your dinner or some snacks to share with a neighbor and join us for some of the best of what summer at Council Tree has to offer.
June Financial Summary: Quarter 1 2026
As Council reflects on the first three months of our fiscal year (April, May, and June), our hearts are filled with profound gratitude. While our income is running slightly below budget, we are encouraged by the ways God continues to provide and by the careful stewardship that has kept our expenses well within plan
A Word of Thanks
We want to take a moment to say thank you. Whether you give financially, volunteer your time, pray for this church family, or simply show up Sunday after Sunday — you are part of what God is doing here at Council Tree Covenant. Every act of faithfulness matters in His kingdom.
"And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work." — 2 Corinthians 9:8
If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Stoecker at sarahk@stackfam.com
Christian Formation - Special Summer Edition
Engage With the Minor Prophets
“The word of the LORD that came to Micah…” Even when it’s spread over four sermons, absorbing that word can seem a little overwhelming. Some of it sinks right in, some of it challenges us to think outside the box, and some of it generates questions. This is true for Micah as well as for the other minor prophets we will be exploring this summer: Amos, Nahum and Habakkuk.
As a supplement for our summer sermon series, we will be gathering once a month at 9 AM to process together the messages we've heard. The dates for these summer sessions:
August 2nd -- Engage with Nahum
August 30th -- Engage with Habakkuk
These will be more discussion than class. If you have time, use the following to stimulate your thinking:
The most surprising (new) thing I learned from Nahum was …
Nahum has inspired me to …
For me, Nahum raised this question: …
John Harvey and Mike Haddorff will guide the discussions.
Find Your Why - August 22 @ 9am - 12:30pm
Many churches continue to carry out ministry by addressing the what and how questions. Much of Jesus' ministry was to remind God's people of why they were invited to live differently. When we know our why, our what and how become much more impactful.
Join us August 22 for this 3 1/2 hour workshop led by Lexi Lang. Click here for more information.
Upcoming Preaching Schedule
July 19 - Jodi Green
July 26 - Win Houwen-Jackson
August 2 - Elyse Aguirre
August 9 - Heidi Wiebe
Save the Date
Mark your calendars for these upcoming Council Tree events:
July 26 - Prayer Meeting, Sunday after the worship service
August 2 - Engage with Nahum, Sunday @ 9am
August 15 - A Biblical Theology of Marriage and Family Discipleship with Max Lee from NPTS, Saturday @ 9am-12pm
August 16 - Blessing of the Backpacks
August 16 - Music in the Garden, Sunday @6-8pm
August 22 - Find Your Why, Saturday @9am
August 23-30 - Faith Family Hospitality
August 30 - Outdoor Worship Service
September 19 - Tools for Navigating Complexity in Ministry with Cheryl Lynn Alexander-Bermudez from NPTS, Saturday @ 9am-12pm
Heidi's Office Hours
Tuesday and Thursday - 9am-4pm
Walk-in Office Hours
Monday-Thursday - 1pm-4pm
Other times by appointment
Volunteer Opportunities
From the beginning of creation, God established holy rhythms of life and service for those who follow in God’s path. We each have personal seasons of rest and restoration, and of new life and service. Council Tree encourages spiritual wondering alongside the Holy Spirit to discern what spiritual season you may be in.
If you find yourself in a place where you have margin to serve, we could definitely use your gifts! If you feel God is calling you to explore serving, we would encourage you to start an exploratory conversation with a team lead to find out more.
Click here to find out some of the many serving opportunities that are currently available.
Give Online
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